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There are several types of ordained ministers. In the Catholic faith, ordained ministers can be bishops, priests and deacons. In the Protestant faith, ordained ministers are generally pastors of churches. There are also other ordained ministers within Protestant churches, including youth ministers, assistant ministers and others to minister to the needs of the various groups within the church.
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An ordained person has received official authorization or credentials to perform religious duties, while a minister is someone who serves as a spiritual leader or clergy member within a religious organization. Not all ministers may be ordained, but all ordained individuals are typically considered ministers in the context of their religious roles.
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No, you need to be ordained by a bishop after years of study.
Very good question. "In many states ordained ministers are deemed "licensed"; however, they are to be in "good standing" with their organization to perform marriages, etc."(NACM).
An ordained minister has completed specific religious training or been granted authority by a religious organization to perform religious ceremonies, while a licensed minister has obtained a government-issued license to perform certain legal duties such as officiating weddings. Generally, ordained ministers focus on religious practices and beliefs, while licensed ministers may have a broader scope of responsibilities.
Ordaination is not required to perform a marriage. Just the authority of the court.
Pastors often lead the worship and may be helped out by deacons or others with no specific title. Others can be called ministers even though not all music ministers are ordained.
Jehovah's Witnesses = 1.1+ million ordained ministers; with approx 2.5 million attending our meetings.
A French cleric is a person who is ordained for religious duties in the Catholic Church in France. They can include priests, bishops, deacons, and other ordained ministers within the church hierarchy.
An ordained minister is one who has been recognized by an ordaining body which has provided them credentials of ordination. This is usually a university, seminary, or church. Ministers may also become ordained over the internet or by mail, usually for the payment of a fee or "offering". Various states and localities have different requirements to recognize ministers who perform ordinances, such as weddings, in their jurisdictions. If a state or locality accepts your ordination, they will license you to perform ordinances in their jurisdiction. Many localities do not recognize online ordinations as valid and will not license those who hold these types of ordinations. The main area where this becomes an issue is with weddings, as a marriage is not just a religious event, but also a binding legal contract. Because of the legal ramifications of marriage, many states and localities will place additional requirements on an officiant before granting him/her a license to perform marriages.